GREENS

Lacrosse

#2E5C56

RGB 46, 92, 86 · HSL 172°, 33%, 27% · CMYK 50, 0, 7, 64

Lacrosse is #2E5C56 in HEX — rgb(46, 92, 86), hsl(172°, 33%, 27%), cmyk(50%, 0%, 7%, 64%).

Lacrosse pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 33%, 27%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#2E5C56

RGB46, 92, 86

HSL172°, 33%, 27%

HSV172°, 50%, 36%

CMYK50, 0, 7, 64

Decimal3038294

CSS RGBrgb(46, 92, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 33%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lacrosse S28B8

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pine 2051-20

ΔE 2.1 · #2E5E5B

Behr

Green Mallard BXC-15

ΔE 2.4 · #316159

Dunn-Edwards

Enchanting Ivy DEA179

ΔE 2.5 · #315955

PPG

Holly Leaf 1143-7

ΔE 2.7 · #2E5A50

Valspar

Royal Pine 5011-5

ΔE 3.3 · #315753

Vista Paint

Woodland Fern K-272

ΔE 3.9 · #2A574C

Sherwin-Williams

Green Bay SW6481

ΔE 5.5 · #2E6864

Kilz

Argyll RG100-02

ΔE 5.6 · #346558

RAL

Pine Green 6028

ΔE 7.1 · #2C5545

Hallman-Lindsay

Amish Green historic-amish-green

ΔE 7.2 · #3A5F4E

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 9.7 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 12.1 · #214136

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 13.4 · #587675

IKEA

IKEA097 97

ΔE 13.7 · #006673

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 13.7 · #586768

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#2E5C56

#5C2E34

Analogous

#2E5C3F

#2E5C56

#2E4B5C

Triadic

#2E5C56

#562E5C

#5C562E

Split-Complementary

#2E5C56

#5C2E4B

#5C3F2E

Tetradic

#2E5C56

#3F2E5C

#5C2E34

#4B5C2E

Monochromatic

#091110

#152926

#2E5C56

#488E85

#6DB6AC

Rectangle

#2E5C56

#2E345C

#5C2E34

#5C562E

Compound

#2E5C56

#2E4B5C

#5C2E34

#5C3F2E

Variations

Lighter

#478D84

#70AFA6

#AFCDC9

Darker

#244A45

#183430

#0E1E1C

Saturation

#3E4C4A

#2E5C56

#177366

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.55:1

AAA

vs Black

2.78:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#2E5C56

#4D4F57

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#2E5C56

#565657

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#2E5C56

#315A5A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lacrosse sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#62725C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#2E5C56

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#4F7780

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4B2A2E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #2E5C56;

CSS — background

background-color: #2E5C56;

CSS Variable

--color-lacrosse: #2E5C56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lacrosse': '#2E5C56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#2E5C56] text-[#2E5C56]

SCSS

$lacrosse: #2E5C56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E5C56?

#2E5C56 is Lacrosse, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #2E5C56 warm or cool?

Lacrosse reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lacrosse?

Lacrosse works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Lacrosse?

Lacrosse pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lacrosse?

You can download Lacrosse on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Lacrosse?

The hex code is #2E5C56. In RGB it's 46, 92, 86, and in HSL it's 172°, 33%, 27%.

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